Best Oncology Doctors Abroad

Harvard-trained spine specialist Prof. Deniz Konya focuses on spinal and brain tumors at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.

• 76 years of neurosurgical experience
• Board member of Turkish Spine Society and international spine groups
• Published 47 peer-reviewed papers on spinal treatments
• Performs advanced procedures for spinal fractures and deformities

Dr. Yahya Ozel trained in Tokyo University's elite Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division – bringing Japanese precision to complex oncological cases.

• 31 years of surgical experience with focus on minimally invasive techniques
• Certified in surgical endoscopy and advanced robotic procedures
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University training future surgeons
• Specializes in hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and colorectal cancer surgeries

Forbes named Dr. Tabernero one of Spain's top 5 oncologists – a leader in personalized cancer therapies at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• Former President of the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Specializes in molecular targeted therapies and new drug development
• Conducts clinical trials for advanced colon cancer treatments
• 33 years experience in gastrointestinal oncology
• Advisor to the Spanish Ministry of Health

Specializes in robotic thoracic surgery using da Vinci Xi – Dr. Dobritoiu combines minimally invasive techniques with precision at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expert in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), including uniportal VATS
• Performs complex pulmonary and mediastinal resections with small incisions
• Skilled in minimally invasive procedures without postoperative pleural drainage
• Known for empathy and professionalism in patient care

Dr. Mazal pioneered proton therapy techniques globally, serving as Technical Director at Institut Curie's Proton Therapy Center for over 42 years.

• 140+ scientific publications in radiation oncology
• Chairman of PTCOG – the leading particle therapy research group
• Developed protocols used in proton centers worldwide
• Advises treatment centers across 10+ countries
• Secured €50M+ in research funding for advanced therapies

Dr. Patcharaporn Kongpech is a gynecologic oncologist at Khon Kaen Hospital. She has served in this role since 2025. She previously practiced OB/GYN there from 2019 to 2025. Her training includes a Gynecologic Oncology fellowship at Chulalongkorn University (2023–2025), an OB/GYN residency at Chulalongkorn University (2019–2022), and an M.D. from Khon Kaen University (2016).

Clinical expertise: gynecologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery, including ovarian cancer surgery and chemotherapy planning. She also performs colposcopy and LEEP. She manages abnormal uterine bleeding, endometrial hyperplasia, menopause, family planning, high‑risk pregnancy, and gynecologic ultrasound.

Accreditations: Thai medical license No. 56951. Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Subspecialty training in Gynecologic Oncology. Memberships: TAOG, TGCS, and the Chulalongkorn University Alumni Association.

Dr. Yan Zhi Ping serves as Director of Radiology at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He specializes in the early diagnosis of lung cancer and brain tumors. Dr. Yan has published over 30 academic papers and edited several professional monographs. He received the Fujian Provincial Third Prize for Science and Technology Progress.

• Identifies diseases of the central nervous system, musculoskeletal system, and abdomen.
• Expert in CT, MRI, and cerebral functional imaging.
• Vice Chairman of both the Xiamen Radiological Society and the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association.
• Practices at a tertiary hospital featuring mainland China's first BNCT center.

Dr. Nivit Karla brings extensive training in cardiology and internal medicine to PrimeCare Bkk, with a focus on patient-centered oncology care.

• Trained at Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University
• Specialized in cardiology intervention at Rajavithi Hospital
• Fluent in English and Thai for clear patient communication

Dr. Lee Chunyong is a urologist with a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University College of Medicine. His clinical focus includes kidney and urinary stones (ESWL), prostate diseases (BPH, prostate cancer, prostatitis), sexual dysfunction, vasectomy, cystitis, urinary incontinence, and voiding dysfunction.

He has served as Director of Hanyang University Hospital. He was Chairman and Chief Professor of the Department of Urology at Hanyang University College of Medicine. He served as President and later Honorary President of the Korean Endourological Society. He was also a Board Member of the Société Internationale d'Urologie.

His international roles include Visiting Fellow at UCLA and Visiting Professor at the University of Tübingen. He was featured twice on EBS “Best Doctors,” covering prostatic diseases and kidney and urinary stones.

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

Dr. Lee Jihyeon is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He has expertise in benign and malignant breast diseases, oncoplastic breast surgery, and Mammotome biopsy. He also treats thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He practices pulmonary intensive care (critical care medicine).

He earned his M.D. from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and a general surgery residency at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He also pursued a short-term fellowship at the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR in Japan.

His past roles include Chief of Surgery at Incheon Christian Hospital and Attending Surgeon at Cheil General Hospital. He served as Director of the Breast Center and as Chairman and Chief of Surgery at Samsung Cheil Hospital. He was Chairman of Surgery and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Cheil General Hospital. He also served as Clinical Professor of Surgery at Gangnam CHA Hospital, CHA University.

Professor Felip leads thoracic cancer trials at Hospital Quiron Barcelona, specializing in lung cancer with over 900 procedures performed.

• 39 years of experience in oncology
• Pioneers new pharmacogenomic and immunotherapy approaches
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and IASLC leadership
• Received ESMO Women for Oncology Award

Prof. Salman specializes in personalized cancer treatments with comprehensive genomic profiling at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• 32 years of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Moffitt Cancer Center
• Board member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Expert in targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and cancer vaccines
• Active in clinical research and experimental treatments

Specialized in advanced laparoscopic oncology surgery – trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical institutions.

• Over 16 years of experience in general and oncological surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for better patient recovery
• Advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric and antireflux surgery
• Performs complex cancer surgeries at BAH International

Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center – specializing in complex digestive cancers with 36 years of experience.

• Board-certified in both oncology and radiotherapy
• Specializes in proton-beam therapy and immunotherapy for GI cancers
• Member of Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Cancer Association
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for international patients

Director of Surgical Residency at Hadassah Medical Center, Dr. Pikarsky trains future surgeons in complex colorectal procedures.

• 39 years of experience in surgery and colorectal specialties
• Senior lecturer in surgery at Hebrew University since 2005
• Board-certified in general surgery with subspecialty in colorectal surgery
• Active member of multiple respected surgical associations

Prof. Dr. Reuven Or is a leading hematologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Hadassah Medical Center, awarded the Menachem Begin Prize for his contributions.

• of experience in hematology and bone marrow transplantation
• Head of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Hadassah
• Medical Director of Israel's National Blood Bank
• Published multiple articles in medical journals

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci specializes in medical oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, with a focus on personalized cancer treatment.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2018
• Published multiple peer-reviewed studies on breast and colon cancer outcomes
• Education Coordinator for Medical Oncology Sub-Branch at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital
• Expertise in BRCA mutation profiles and high-risk breast cancer cases